[Music]
Didn't you have an important lunch meeting?
Looks like you're it.
Is it just Head Office, or are you avoiding something else?
I don't know what you're talking about.
You never want to take any calls.
Your voice-mailbox is full.
You just lied to Gabe--
She is not trustworthy!
Well, you don't trust her, why don't you fire her?
I could never fire anyone.
Why not?
It just wouldn't be right.
Why don't you trust Gabe?
Well, look at her.
She hoards the office supplies -
I think she's probably stealing them -
and have you seen that thing she does
with the switchboard?
The fake call thing?
You know about that?
It's not like she is subtle about it.
But she answers the real calls as well.
And what would I do without someone who knows how to run the switchboard?
I don't see why it matters
if you never take any of your calls.
So. Anyway.
What about Marigold?
Enjoying your lunch?
Do you know her?
Why would I know her?
So, about Marigold.
Just what do you propose?
I want you to give me her account.
Her policy's up for renewal this month, and I'd like to handle it.
I know I'm not one of the agents, and it's not my job,
but...
Well...
It's an existing policy
and renewals are easy,
and, the thing is,
she's kind of my idol.
I mean, she's so talented
and her stuff is so original.
I've never seen anything like it.
So much art is derivative, you know?
Especially the stuff that's commercially successful.
But she manages to be original AND successful.
Her stuff is in galleries.
She has shows that people actually come to.
She sells pieces!
It's amazing!
She's doing art for a living
without a day job.
It's like the Holy Grail of an art career.
You want to get to know her better.
Well--
Yeah, sort of.
I don't know.
I met her one time at one of her shows.
I'm sure she doesn't remember.
But she was really cool,
but it wasn't like I had a lot of time to talk to her, you know?
And I thought, maybe if I got another chance?
And I promise I would get the renewal done.
Two birds with one stone.
I have always found that expression disturbing.
All right. So, if I agree to this,
You will look after Head Office.
You will do everything to do with the audit.
Absolutely.
Completely.
You will never have to talk to Head Office again.
Music to my ears.
All right, then.
[Music]
[Knocking]
Excuse me.
Marigold?
Young lady, you're not the muse I was expecting.
Sorry.
Um,
hi.
I'm here for...
I'm from Pyramid Assurety?
From which?
Pyramid Assurety.
Your insurance company?
I don't own an insurance company.
Right.
No, I mean, um...
You have a policy with us.
We insure your studio and its contents and you're up for renewal.
I left a message on your voicemail yesterday.
I only pick up messages once a week.
Otherwise it's too much...
brain noise.
I like to keep my mind available for inspiration.
Well, I just need a few minutes.
I just need to take a quick look around
- for inventory -
and then I need a signature.
For the renewal.
[Sighs] Come in then, I suppose.
What did you say your name was?
Oh, I guess I didn't.
It's Charlotte.
Chandler.
Well, which is it?
Charlotte, or Chandler?
It's...
It's Charlotte Chandler.
That was a joke, dear.
Of course it was.
Right.
Sorry.
It was funny!
Good one.
I'm sorry.
I'm a little nervous.
It's just...
This is embarrassing but...
Okay.
I'm an artist, too
and I've loved your stuff for years,
and I actually got to meet you
you a while ago, at one of your shows?
Oh, it's okay.
I don't expect you to remember.
But it was a big deal to me,
cause I admire you so much.
And your work.
Oh my god, your work.
It's incredible!
You must know that.
I mean, you've won awards; you don't need me to tell you.
But it is.
Incredible.
The way you use colour, for instance?
Or perspective?
That was the hardest thing for me in art school.
Perspective, not colour.
Not that colour theory was easy, necessarily.
And you're a real professional, right?
I mean, you do art for a living.
That's pretty much my dream, and you prove it's possible!
Anyway.
I'm just nervous to meet you.
Again.
Because we met that one time before?
I'm happy, obviously.
When my boss gave me this assignment
I was really excited
because it meant I would get to see your studio.
And. Um.
Renew your insurance for you
so it's protected.
Obviously.
I'm going to stop talking now.
Well.
That's very flattering.
Shall we get on with it?
[Music]
Thanks so much for letting me look around.
I, um, just need a couple of signatures and I'll be out of your way.
Oh, and what's this other thing you've got with you?
Oh, um, that's nothing.
I think I know a portfolio when I see one.
I didn't fall off the paintbrush truck yesterday, you know.
Um, yeah.
It's-- it's just some stuff I've done recently.
I didn't want to impose, but...
You were hoping I might have a look.
Is that weird?
Leave it with me!
Really?
I don't have time now, but I'll go through it later.
I do business on Tuesdays.
Come back to pick it up that afternoon and I'll give you my opinion.
Oh my god.
Thank you!
Thank you so much!
It really means a lot to me that you would--
Um.
Thank you.
Now, off you go.
I hear the muse calling and she's waited quite long enough.
[Music]
What are you so happy about?
Insurance renewals.
Louise! Louise!
I just got back from Marigold's studio.
It went SO well!
Thank goodness!
She took my portfolio.
She said she would look at my stuff and give me advice.
And don't worry, of course I got her to sign the renewal -
I mean thank goodness you're back!
Accounting's been trying to reach you and they won't stop calling ME.
Head Office is coming!
On Tuesday, yes.
We knew that.
But they want to talk to ME.
And you.
And Accounting.
And everyone.
I don't like this, Charlotte.
- I don't like this one bit. - Okay.
Just, calm down, okay?
It's no big deal. I told you I'd handle the audit.
Here's what we'll do.
We'll just keep it one big meeting.
You won't meet with them alone.
We'll do it together, and I'll do all the talking.
Okay. I suppose that could work.
But what if they ask me questions?
Just refer it to me. It'll be fine.
Charlotte.
You're an angel.
You've been here days and I don't know what I ever did without you.
Louise?
Is there something I should know about the people from Head Office?
Like what?
Like why they're so scary?
Well, how would I know?
I've never met them.
Well.
Much to do!
[Music]
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